Sports News of Saturday, 18 January 2020Source: Footballghana.comNCC of Kotoko to raise Ghc10,000 to pay GFA fineAsante Kotoko fans at the Baba Yara Sports StadiumThe National Circles Council of Asante Kotoko is out to raise funds to aid the club in settling the GH¢10,000, fine by the Ghana Football Association following the misconduct exhibited by supporters of the club during their Ghana Premier League 1-0 loss to Berekum Chelsea. Portions of the statement read: Asante Kotoko SC has been charged on four counts of misconduct in respect of their Ghana Premier League Day 3 match against Berekum Chelsea at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. Per Article 34 (7) of the GFA Premier League Regulations (newly introduced provision in 2020), the GFA Prosecutor has proposed the following sanctions: Should Asante Kotoko SC accept their guilt, Asante Kotoko SC shall play five (5) home matches behind closed doors at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and a fine of GH¢10,000.00. Asante Kotoko SC has within two days to either accept the charge and immediately comply with the sanction (s) and that will end this matter or otherwise proceed to submit your Statement of Defence as prescribed below. In view of that, the Supporters wing lead by Christopher Damenya, have decided to raise funds to help the club settle the fine as quickly as possible.

Source: GhanaWeb January 18, 2020 12:00 UTC